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Jason Remillard takes over Four Leaf Acquisition (FORLU) CEO and chair roles

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Four Leaf Acquisition Corporation announced leadership changes. On June 3, 2026, Bala Padmakumar voluntarily resigned as Interim Chief Executive Officer, Chairman, and director, with the company stating his departure was not due to any disagreement over operations, policies, or financial matters.

Effective the same day, the Board appointed Jason Remillard as Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board, and director. Remillard, age 52, brings more than 25 years of experience in cybersecurity, data protection, and enterprise software, including founding and leading Data443 Risk Mitigation, Inc.

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Four Leaf replaces its interim CEO and chair with an experienced cybersecurity executive, with no reported disagreements.

The company reports that Bala Padmakumar voluntarily resigned as Interim CEO, Chairman, and director, and explicitly notes his departure was not due to disagreements over operations, policies, or financial reporting. This framing reduces immediate concern about internal conflict or accounting issues.

The Board simultaneously appointed Jason Remillard as CEO, Chairman, and director, concentrating leadership roles in one person. His long background in cybersecurity and enterprise software suggests the company values that domain expertise, but the long‑term impact will depend on future strategic decisions and performance under his leadership.

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Jason Remillard age 52 years Age of newly appointed CEO and chairman
Industry experience More than 25 years Remillard’s cybersecurity and enterprise software experience
Class A common stock par value $0.0001 per share Par value of Class A common stock listed
Warrant exercise price $11.50 per share Exercise price for each whole warrant to buy Class A share
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"his voluntary resignation as the Company's Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately"
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"also voluntarily resigned from his positions as Chairman of the Board and as a member"
Chairman of the board is the person who leads a company’s board of directors, setting meeting agendas, guiding discussions and ensuring the board supervises management’s strategy and risk decisions. Investors care because the chair’s leadership and style influence how well shareholder interests are protected, how quickly strategic choices are made, and the company’s overall accountability—like a team captain shaping group performance.
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An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): June 3, 2026

 

Four Leaf Acquisition Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   001-41646   88-1178935
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

4546 El Camino Real B10 #715,

Los Altos, California 94022

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (650) 720-5626

 

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
Units, each consisting of one share of Class A common stock and one redeemable warrant   FORLU   OTC Market Group, Inc,
Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share   FORL   OTC Market Group, Inc,
Warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one share of Class A common stock, each at an exercise price of $11.50 per share   FORLW   OTC Market Group, Inc,

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company  

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers.

 

Departure of Bala Padmakumar

 

On June 3, 2026, Bala Padmakumar notified the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Four Leaf Acquisition Corporation (the “Company”) of his voluntary resignation as the Company's Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

 

In connection with his resignation as Interim Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Padmakumar also voluntarily resigned from his positions as Chairman of the Board and as a member of the Board, effective immediately.

 

Mr. Padmakumar's resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the Company regarding its operations, policies, practices, financial statements, accounting principles, management or any other matter.

 

Appointment of Jason Remillard

 

Effective June 3, 2026, the Board appointed Jason Remillard as the Company's Chief Executive Officer. In addition, the Board appointed Mr. Remillard as Chairman of the Board and elected him to serve as a member of the Board, each effective June 3, 2026.

 

Mr. Remillard, age 52, is a cybersecurity executive, technology entrepreneur and software industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience in cybersecurity, data protection, enterprise software and technology management. Since December 2017, Mr. Remillard has served as Founder, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Data443 Risk Mitigation, Inc., a cybersecurity software and services company focused on data security, privacy, governance and compliance solutions.

 

From February 2015 to May 2016, Mr. Remillard served on the Chief Information Security Officer team at Deutsche Bank as Vice President of Security Architecture. From April 2011 to July 2014, he served as Senior Product Manager at Dell Software Prior to that, Mr. Remillard founded and operated several technology and cybersecurity businesses and held leadership positions with IBM Corporation, Canada Life Assurance Company, Novell Canada Ltd. and Merrill Lynch Canada Inc.

 

There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Remillard and any other person pursuant to which Mr. Remillard was appointed as an officer or director of the Company.

 

There are no family relationships between Mr. Remillard and any director or executive officer of the Company.

 

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SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

Four Leaf Acquisition Corporation  
     
By: /s/ Jason Remillard  
Name: Jason Remillard  
Title: Chief Executive Officer  

 

Dated: June 4, 2026

 

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FAQ

What leadership change did Four Leaf Acquisition Corporation (FORLU) report?

Four Leaf Acquisition Corporation reported that Bala Padmakumar voluntarily resigned as Interim Chief Executive Officer, Chairman, and director. The Board concurrently appointed Jason Remillard as CEO, Chairman of the Board, and director, all effective June 3, 2026, ensuring immediate continuity in top leadership roles.

Why did Bala Padmakumar resign from Four Leaf Acquisition Corporation (FORLU)?

The company states Bala Padmakumar’s resignation as Interim CEO, Chairman, and director was voluntary and not due to any disagreement. This includes no disagreements regarding operations, policies, practices, financial statements, accounting principles, management, or any other disclosed matter related to the company.

Who is the new CEO of Four Leaf Acquisition Corporation (FORLU)?

Effective June 3, 2026, the Board appointed Jason Remillard as Chief Executive Officer. He also became Chairman of the Board and a director the same day, centralizing leadership as the company transitions from its prior interim chief executive structure to a permanent appointment.

What experience does new Four Leaf CEO Jason Remillard bring?

Jason Remillard has more than 25 years in cybersecurity, data protection, and enterprise software. He founded Data443 Risk Mitigation, Inc. and has held roles at Deutsche Bank’s Chief Information Security Officer team, Dell Software, IBM, and other technology and financial services organizations.

Did Four Leaf Acquisition Corporation (FORLU) report any disagreement with its former Interim CEO?

No. Four Leaf states that Bala Padmakumar’s resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the company. This explicitly covers operations, policies, practices, financial statements, accounting principles, management, or other matters, suggesting an orderly transition rather than a conflict-driven departure.

Does Jason Remillard have any special arrangements or family ties at Four Leaf Acquisition Corporation (FORLU)?

The company reports no arrangements or understandings with other persons related to Jason Remillard’s appointment as officer or director. It also states there are no family relationships between him and any director or executive officer of Four Leaf Acquisition Corporation, indicating an independent appointment.

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